Stone Patio Railing
This railing was a pivotal project for me in many ways. With it I began to break out of a strictly linear forging vocabulary, I also started better understanding what I think of as the body language of forged iron. By that I mean how a particular form is shaped or a different joint used affects the visual weight or direction of the overall piece. I also started looking more closely at the work of Alessandro Mazzucotelli, a little known Italian blacksmith and designer in the Art Nouveau style who remains to this day one of my favorite resources. When the project was all installed the client paid me what I consider a very high compliment, namely that she almost didn't know it was there because it fit the space so well.
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Rising Sun Forge is a custom ironwork studio focusing primarily on the architectural market. Since 1989 I have been producing a wide range of products including gates,railings,furniture,custom lighting, sculpture, fireplace screens and accessories. I have worked extensively with architects, interior decorators, lighting designers, contractors and homeowners to create work that not only fulfills its basic function but enhances and integrates well with the overall design scheme.
In addition to traditional wrought ironwork I have studied a wide variety of design styles including Japanese, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, as well as individual styles such as Greene and Greene,Frank Lloyd Wright, and Charles Rennie McIntosh. When you hire me I bring to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience to meet the demands of your project and enhance the beauty of your home or workplace.
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